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BrewRiver Creole Kitchen, Cincinnati, OH

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4.3
4.3
1119 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
Our vision combines New Orleans inspired recipes with handpicked top-notch local ingredients. We are Cincinnati's only New Orleans inspired gastro pub and we are passionate about staying true to those roots. Our mid-19th century building beckons our guests to come in for one of 18 all craft beers and wine on draft, a house made craft cocktail or one of our lovely small production wines. However, the food is the star at BrewRiver.

Our outdoor patio is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink and an amazing meal! You may be lucky enough to wander in on a night where a blues, folk or jazz musician is playing! Our goal is to give you a little bit of The Big Easy right here in The Queen City! We hope you will come join us and Laissez les bon temps roulez!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 861-2484
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Shields
  • Catering
    BrewRiver has a full service catering kitchen. We can design a custom menu for your event based on cuisine, budget, and location. Chef Michael Shields has been offering top notch, house-made catering in the Cincinnati area for over 10 years.
  • Private party facilities
    BrewRiver Creole Kitchen has the perfect event space for parties from 10 to 100. Our beautiful New Orleans inspired dining rooms, offer event spaces that provide a cozy comfortable atmosphere for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Linwood Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking is available free on the street as well as in the lot across the street. We also offer valet on Fridays and Saturdays starting mid January 2019
  • Public transit
    28 Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Happiest Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 4:15 PM - 9:00 PM
    HAPPIEST HOURS WEDNESDAY WITH HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT, $3 MARTINIS AND WINE WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE WINE BOTTLES.

    Happiest Hour! Photo
  • Live New Orleans Music!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Join us for Live New Orleans music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night and our famous Sunday New Orleans Jazz Brunch. We feature Blues, Boogie Woogie, Jazz, and Dixieland!

    Live New Orleans Music! Photo

What 1,119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Lively

  • Cincinnati

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen offers an authentic taste of New Orleans with standout dishes like "excellent etouffee" and "delicious gumbo." The lively atmosphere often features live music, enhancing the dining experience. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and generous portions, perfect for sharing. While service can be inconsistent, the "unique menu" and "fun cocktails" make it a must-visit for Creole cuisine lovers.

1,119 Reviews
  1. Terry

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the fried green tomatoes, the pimento cheese appetizers - both delicious! My husband enjoyed the catfish basket, and the drink specials were outstanding! Great evening out

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  2. Joy

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Had a lovely dining experience. Wine list works well.

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  3. jamal

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant. Will recommend anyone to visit it

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  4. Steve

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very authentic New Orleans dining experience. Good size portions at good prices. Excellent service!

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  5. John

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a reservation for 8 people. Arrived early to have a happy hour $3 martini at the bar. Was told by the unfriendly Barmaid that there was no happy hour special even though the internet showed differently . Appealed to the manager and she agreed to honor the internet prices. When I received my bar bill, the martini was $11. The sullen Barmaid explained that the martini was indeed $3, but there was an up charge of $8 for the Vodka. This was well vodka, not premium vodka. We all immediately cancelled our reservation and went elsewhere. The sullen attitude of the barmaid and manager cost this restaurant 8 dinners, and does not bode well for their long term future.

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  6. Justin

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place, awesome music, awesome food and service. Real Louisiana feel.

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  7. Christine

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good food (with the exception of the chocolate crème brûlée, which was just weird.) The service was excellent. The value was pretty terrific. However, the music, although wonderful, was so loud that conversation was nearly impossible.

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  8. Dianne

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our brunch was delicious and it was wonderful to hear a quartet playing in the next room. It was our friends first time in Brew River and they totally enjoyed it.

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  9. Don

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an awesome experience with fantastic food flavors of my hometown of New Orleans. Staff is always so friendly. A must dine!

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  10. Rob

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Slow service all of the time. Great music. Food just ok

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FAQs

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 861-2484.

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 1119 OpenTable diners.

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today

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Google Map for BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Linwood Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Gastro Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available free on the street as well as in the lot across the street. We also offer valet on Fridays and Saturdays starting mid January 2019
  • Public transit
    28 Bus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Shields
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 861-2484
  • Catering
    BrewRiver has a full service catering kitchen. We can design a custom menu for your event based on cuisine, budget, and location. Chef Michael Shields has been offering top notch, house-made catering in the Cincinnati area for over 10 years.
  • Private party facilities
    BrewRiver Creole Kitchen has the perfect event space for parties from 10 to 100. Our beautiful New Orleans inspired dining rooms, offer event spaces that provide a cozy comfortable atmosphere for any occasion.
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